Highest-rated seafood restaurants in Springfield by diners

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — Whether you’ve waited in line for soft-shell crabs in the Chesapeake Bay or savored sushi in New York City, you know there’s something special about finding the right spot to enjoy seafood. From ceviche to grilled salmon and towers of shellfish, the top-rated seafood restaurants in the United States serve up mouthwatering dishes across diverse cuisines like Japanese, Latin American, and Mediterranean to suit every palate.

Of course, certain areas of the country are known for particular delicacies. California’s proximity to the Pacific Ocean, for example, makes it one of the best states for seafood. The Los Angeles area serves up everything from caviar to Santa Barbara spot prawns while San Francisco is a mecca for fish tacos, ceviche, and sushi. Further north, Seattle is legendary for its shellfish, showcased at the famed fish counter at Pike Place Market.

While Chicago may be best known as a pizza capital, many flock to the city for its king crab dishes; a bit further south and east, you have Miami and its sought-after stone crab season. Southern locales like New Orleans boast fresh crawfish from the Gulf of Mexico and the two noncontiguous states have their own signature offerings, too: Alaska is known for its pollock and salmon, while Hawai’i is known for its poke.

Dining at a seafood restaurant can be one of the most memorable parts of your trip to a new city or offer comfort food in your own hometown. Though Springfield isn’t known for their seafood—we are in the Midwest after all—we do have seafood options. To celebrate the best options near you, Stacker used insights from Yelp to compile a list of the highest-rated seafood restaurants in Springfield.

Businesses were selected using Yelp’s ranking system, which calculates an adjusted rating value that takes into account the number of ratings as well as the rating score itself. Only restaurants with at least 10 reviews were considered. In an effort to highlight independent restaurants and local chains, those with more than five locations nationally, based on the Yelp data, were not included. Data is as of June 14, 2024.

Keep reading to discover your highest-rated local seafood restaurants for your next special meal out!

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#16. CAPTAIN D’S

– Rating: 2.5/5 (18 reviews)
– Price level: $
– Address: 2604 East Sunshine St. Springfield, Missouri
– Categories: seafood, fast food, american
– Read more on Yelp

#15. China King

– Rating: 3.2/5 (37 reviews)
– Price level: $
– Address: 4301 South National Ave. Ste East Springfield, Missouri
– Categories: chinese, seafood, soup
– Read more on Yelp

#14. Hemingway’s Blue Water Cafe

– Rating: 3.2/5 (165 reviews)
– Price level: $$
– Address: 1 Basspro Drive Springfield, Missouri
– Categories: seafood
– Read more on Yelp

#13. City Cafe

– Rating: 3.4/5 (22 reviews)
– Address: 2129 West Republic Road Springfield, Missouri
– Categories: breakfast & brunch, american, seafood
– Read more on Yelp

#12. Colton’s Steak House & Grill

– Rating: 3.6/5 (60 reviews)
– Price level: $$
– Address: 2020 East Independence St. Springfield, Missouri
– Categories: steakhouses, seafood, american
– Read more on Yelp

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#11. Fire & Ice Restaurant & Bar

– Rating: 3.6/5 (108 reviews)
– Price level: $$
– Address: 2546 North Glenstone Ave. Springfield, Missouri
– Categories: steakhouses, bars, seafood
– Read more on Yelp

#10. Whiskey Tango

– Rating: 3.7/5 (95 reviews)
– Address: 1111 East Republic Ste 180 Springfield, Missouri
– Categories: bars, seafood, steakhouses
– Read more on Yelp

#9. Ocean Zen

– Rating: 3.8/5 (123 reviews)
– Price level: $$
– Address: 4117 South National Ave. Springfield, Missouri
– Categories: sushi bars, seafood, bars
– Read more on Yelp

#8. Nonna’s Italian Cafe

– Rating: 4.0/5 (172 reviews)
– Price level: $$
– Address: 306 South Ave. Springfield, Missouri
– Categories: italian, seafood, american
– Read more on Yelp

#7. Char Steakhouse & Oyster Bar

– Rating: 4.0/5 (78 reviews)
– Price level: $$$
– Address: 1620 East Republic Road Springfield, Missouri
– Categories: steakhouses, bars, seafood
– Read more on Yelp

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#6. Jose Locos

– Rating: 4.1/5 (212 reviews)
– Price level: $$
– Address: 853 North Glenstone Ave. Springfield, Missouri
– Categories: mexican, seafood, cocktail bars
– Read more on Yelp

#5. Krackin Cajun Seafood House

– Rating: 4.3/5 (27 reviews)
– Address: 3644 South Campbell Ave. Springfield, Missouri
– Categories: seafood, cajun/creole
– Read more on Yelp

#4. Taqueria Cachanilla, Estilo Mexicali

– Rating: 4.3/5 (23 reviews)
– Address: 1938 South Glenstone Ave. Ste C Springfield, Missouri
– Categories: mexican, seafood, breakfast & brunch
– Read more on Yelp

#3. FD’s Grillhouse

– Rating: 4.3/5 (476 reviews)
– Price level: $$
– Address: 245 East Monastery St. Springfield, Missouri
– Categories: american, salad, seafood
– Read more on Yelp

#2. Casa Bella Mexican Cuisine

– Rating: 4.4/5 (53 reviews)
– Price level: $$
– Address: 4610 South Campbell Ave. Springfield, Missouri
– Categories: mexican, salad, seafood
– Read more on Yelp

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#1. Ariake Sushi & Robata

– Rating: 4.8/5 (58 reviews)
– Address: 1110 East Battlefield Road Springfield, Missouri
– Categories: sushi bars, seafood, cocktail bars
– Read more on Yelp

This story features data reporting by Karim Noorani, writing by Zeynep Guler Tuck, and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 282 metros.

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